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Yield 12m 1.63%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.20
Dividend Growth Rate 5y -3.29%
Overall Dividend Rating 40.84%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.35%
Payout Ratio 56.2%
Payout Frequency 12m 1
Payout Consistency 90.0%
Total Return 12m: -16.65%
#93 in Group
Total Return 5y: 30.04%
#43 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

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(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
SIGA 464m 10.2% 13.9%
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SAN 127,697m 8.01% 10.1%
PFE 130,727m 6.63% 5.91%
OGN 3,147m 7.53% 4.09%
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(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Consistency
RDY 11,691m 54.2% 93.0%
RPRX 18,723m 22.9% 100%
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LLY 794,307m 11.9% 99.5%
NVO 278,568m 17.3% 93.9%

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MRK Dividend History: Last 31 Payments (EUR)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-04-28 2025-04-30 Interim 2.2 1.84%
2024-04-29 2024-05-02 Final 2.2 1.47%
2023-05-02 2023-05-04 Final 2.2 18.9% 1.38%
2022-04-25 2022-04-27 Final 1.85 32.1% 1.07%
2021-04-26 2021-04-28 Final 1.4 7.7% 0.98%
2020-05-29 2020-06-03 Final 1.3 1.25%
2020-04-27 1.3 4%
2019-04-29 2019-05-02 Final 1.25
2018-04-30 2018-05-03 Final 1.25 4.2%
2017-05-02 2017-05-04 Final 1.2 14.3%
2016-05-02 2016-05-02 Final 1.05 5%
2015-04-20 2015-04-20 Final 1 5.3%
2014-05-12 2014-05-15 Final 0.95 11.8%
2013-04-29 2013-05-08 Final 0.85 13.3%
2012-04-23 0.75 20%
2011-04-11 0.625 25%
2010-04-12 0.5 -33.3%
2009-04-04 0.75 25%
2008-03-31 0.6 33.3%
2007-04-30 0.45 7.5%
2006-07-03 0.4185 6.2%
2005-04-01 0.3939
2004-03-29 0.3939 -20%
2003-03-31 0.4923 5.3%
2002-03-25 0.4677 115.9%
2001-04-06 0.2166 -48.2%
2000-05-12 0.4185 8.8%
1999-06-25 0.3847 59.7%
1998-06-26 0.2408 -23.5%
1997-06-20 0.3147 818.4%
1996-06-21 0.0343

MRK Dividend FAQ

Does MRK pay dividends?

Yes, as of May 2025, MRK paid a dividend of 2.20 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-04-28.

What is the Dividend Yield of MRK?

As of May 2025, MRK`s dividend yield is 1.63%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.20 EUR by the current share price of 121.90.

How often does MRK pay dividends?

MRK pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months (TTM), MRK has issued 1 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MRK?

The next ex-dividend date for Merck KGaA (MRK) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of MRK?

MRK's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -3.29% per year.
Negative trend: Dividends are declining faster than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MRK?

MRK's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.35%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Merck KGaA five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (2.20) divided by the purchase price five years ago (93.74):

What is the Payout Consistency of MRK?

MRK Payout Consistency is 90.0%.
Moderately consistent: Merck KGaA has a good track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does MRK have a good Dividend Yield?

MRK`s 1.63% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MRK?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MRK is 56.2%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of MRK?

MRK`s Overall Dividend Rating is 40.84%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

MRK Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MRK`s Outstanding Shares?

Merck KGaA`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.02% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -89.4%), positively influencing stock price.

Has Merck KGaA ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2014-06-30 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2009 434,800,000
2010 434,800,000
2011 434,800,000
2012 434,800,000
2013 435,384,600 +0.13%
2014 434,777,900 -0.14%
2015 433,333,300 -0.33%
2016 435,238,100 +0.44%
2017 435,810,800 +0.13%
2018 435,897,400 +0.02%
2019 434,177,200 -0.39%
2020 435,135,100 +0.22%
2021 434,857,100 -0.06%
2022 434,777,900 -0.02%
2023 434,777,900
2024 434,777,900